BUCK UP

Cody Lambert tries to hang on to his bull while leaving the shoot during13th Annua Optimistsl Bulls Only Rodeo In Lakeside Friday night. The two night rodeo continues Saturday and serves as one of the primary fund raisers for the Lakeside Optimist Club.

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Cody Lambert tries to hang on to his bull while leaving the shoot during13th Annua Optimistsl Bulls Only Rodeo In Lakeside Friday night. The two night rodeo continues Saturday and serves as one of the primary fund raisers for the Lakeside Optimist Club.

This popular rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, brings out cowboys and city dwellers alike. Whether you know your way around a saddle or have never put on a pair of Wranglers, you’ll see more than 200 contestants battle it out at events like bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, team roping, bull riding and barrel racing. Even little cowboys ages 3 to 6 can get involved in a Stick Horse Race at the rodeo. There’s also a Western Days Parade at 9:35 a.m. Saturday along Woodside and Maine avenues.